Sweet Mischief’s Rollercoaster Romance

"Still hanging around? Planning to ring in the New Year in the parking lot?" Andre called out as he walked over, fresh from washing up, only to find the sisters still deep in conversation.

The moment he spoke, both sisters straightened up like soldiers.

Even Leo jumped at Andre's voice, snapping to attention and hastily ending his call.

Anya was startled too. She pouted, eyes darting around guiltily before sneaking a look at her boyfriend.

The parking lot was nearly empty, making the awkward silence even more noticeable.

Noah stood behind Andre and shot Mia a playful salute, as if to say, "Good luck."

"Go wash up and get yourselves home!" Andre barked.

He was honestly exasperated. He'd shown up expecting to lay down the law, maybe even send someone packing, but instead, not only did these two avoid trouble-they'd actually made progress.

All that effort to keep secrets, but the tiniest clue—a familiar silhouette, a whiff of perfume, one little "hmm"-was enough for Andre to see right through them.

He'd barely taken two steps when Mia called out, "Babe~"

Andre knew that tone by heart. Whenever she got cutesy like that, it meant she wanted something. He sighed, turning back. "What now?"

car. "The space is too tight.

who couldn't even meet his eyes. When they'd parked earlier, the spot next to theirs was

pro-level, and she was too shy to ask Andre herself. So,

and almost burst out

still had to play

walked over and held

the keys with both

look, then resigned himself to the task. The space was so tight anyone else would've just given up-Andre, though, squeezed in, tried twice, and got the car out like it

Mia was already by his side, clappin like

the car door, and Mia instantly

Andre: "..."

tried to shake her off,

"Where's Henry?" Andre asked.

let go of his arm right away.

off to pick

slid into the driver's seat, grinning as

Jade finally let out a breath she'd been holding. "Oh mi god, Mia, your husband is intense. I thought he was going

her eyes on the car driving away, muttering, "Why